Skid steer plate

dstig1 · Dec 10, 2020

I have bought a plate in the past off ebay but it was a while back. Apparently they have a new policy of not saving things older than a year or two. Thanks a bunch! I would prefer a US made source but all I see is people saying "US shipping" which of course means they bought a container of Chinese crap and ship from here since they got it. Does anyone have a decent source for a plate that is US made but won't cost $1k? Prob looking for 5/16" thickness.

Thanks!
Dave

Aquamoose · Dec 10, 2020

The closest thing would be to have a local fabricator make one for you. As much as I’d love American made products, sometimes it’s a matter of cost.

Birdhunter1 · Dec 10, 2020

I picked up a plate from an All States Ag Parts store somewhat nearby and it was made by Blue Diamond Equipment. I welded it on to a pallet fork frame I had on my old tractor that was a direct pin on mount. I have no complaints on the plate, I believe it was made in the US according to their website.

Universal Mount Plate | Blue Diamond Attachments

metalbender · Dec 10, 2020

Seems like some fab shops make plates up in spare time Local metal supplier/fab shop does them up in batches. 5/16 and 3/8 are available. The 5/16 was about $225 CDN. Upside, they have it in stock.

ruffdog · Dec 10, 2020

US made $170 and you can go get it.

Skid Steer Solid Quick Attach Plate - farm & garden - by dealer - sale

Ken45101 · Dec 10, 2020

I have bought a couple of ss plates on ebay as well as making a couple by myself. All worked well.

Blue Diamond is a good outfit, I have a tooth bucket and dozer blade from them.

Ken

iointerrupt · Dec 10, 2020

I recently picked up one on eBay, from "KFI Products", made in the USA. Price was nearly cheaper than I could buy the material for.

KFI ATTACHMENT MOUNT PLATE SKIDSTEER BOBCAT SKID STEER #11

davedj1 · Dec 10, 2020

5/16" Mount Plate Skid Steer Loader Quick Tach Attachment For Bobcat Kubota New | eBay
May not be made in the USA but I've bought several and they are of good quality.

dstig1 · Dec 10, 2020

Thanks for the ideas guys. I'll look into these more. I saw several like the one davedj1 posted that say "US Ship!!!!" Which is another way of saying Made in China.

Smokeydog · Dec 11, 2020

Try your local Bobcat or skidsteer dealer. That’s where I got my plates when I converted my large tractor to ssqa over 25 years ago so I could use grapples. First plates were $55 and converted many pieces of equipment. Last plate was $120 a few years ago. Well made, no junk and perfect fit.